GPU blocked by case

Max Bendick · Mar 2, 2014

I believe that my case is keeping my GPU from being removed. The screw is removed and the plastic tab lock is released. The situation is best described with a few pictures:

inside: http://imgur.com/mA0c21v
outside: http://imgur.com/733gSyp

The case blocks the gpu in such a way that the gpu can't be removed by pulling straight out. I can lift the side of the card furthest from the outputs, but only a little because I can't lift the side with the outputs.

Any advice on how to remove the card?

unknownofprob · Mar 2, 2014

looks stuck to me, Are you able to gently push the tab out as seen in image 2 (outside)? then you could take it right out. But NEVER apply too much force that could cause damage.

Is the card actually released from the slot? Or is the clips connecting the card to the back of the case wedged tight?

Max Bendick · Mar 2, 2014

Thanks for the reply. The card is not held in at all by the power/input connection. It is only held in by the case, which, in turn, is keeping the card in the slot. I've bent up the tab on the inside, and I am considering loosening/removing the back end of the case to replace the card.

leeb2013 · Mar 2, 2014

that's the weirdest setup I've seen. Looks like you have to remove that black panel on the rear of the case above the cards by bending the metal tabs.

unknownofprob · Mar 2, 2014

you may have to, Looks totally stuck to me, You'll have to take off the back panel.

Max Bendick · Mar 2, 2014

I found the solution here:
http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/flash/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36302&PID=194126#194126

Turns out that the portion of the case blocking the card was fastened with screws that looked totally unrelated. On the "outside" picture, there is a screw on the right, and one more out of the frame; both screws needed to be removed.

mamasan2000 · Mar 2, 2014

Dont bend the metal tabs.
http://www.netonnet.se/art/dator/komponenter/chassi/AW-X5/189068.7053/

If its anything like that case, there should be one screw at the back you should unscrew FIRST. You can see it on the 3rd picture (click on the case to see pics).

leeb2013 · Mar 2, 2014

Max Bendick :

ah, that silver screw? So the tabs are just a secondary retainer and that screw holds everything in place. I wondered why it was there, looks like a PCI card retaining screw, but there's no cards in that position.

Search

GPU blocked by case

Max Bendick

Reputable

mamasan2000

unknownofprob

Illustrious

Max Bendick

Reputable

leeb2013

Honorable

unknownofprob

Illustrious

Max Bendick

Reputable

mamasan2000

Distinguished

leeb2013

Honorable

TRENDING THREADS

Latest posts

Moderators online

Share this page